Economic Census

What Businesses Need to Know

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Later this year, millions of businesses will receive a mailing package from the U.S. Census Bureau. Businesses will be asked to provide a range of operational and performance data for their companies' operations in 2012.

General information

• "The Economic Census: How it Works for You" brochure [pdf]
• 2012 Economic Census Facts for Local Businesses [pdf]
• Frequently Asked Questions

How to Report

• Paper. All businesses have the option to report on paper forms.
• Electronic. All businesses have the option to report electronically. The mailing package businesses receive will have a User ID and Password to access the secure section of the Census Bureau Business Help Site.
• Preview forms

How to Prepare:

• Review the sample report forms to see the kind of information requested. (Checklist coming soon)
• Identify where in the company this information is stored.
• Take a look at the Industry and Local Business Snapshots to see how the data are compiled.
• Browse how Census statistics are used and see their value to businesses and the community.